“People have come to understand that water is like gold in Montana – better, really, because gold runs out and streams flow forever, if you treat them right.” Datus Proper “Space,” from Writers on the Range, A book from Gallatin Writers, 1998 Each summer I switch from moving pixels on computer screens to moving pipes […]

Picture a map of the U.S. Identify those places with bountiful natural amenities, e.g., great views with expanses of open space, easily accessible waters, mountains, forests, and wildlife. Next consider recreational opportunities including hiking trails, ski areas, parks, and blue-ribbon fisheries. Eliminate from your map those places with high pollution, congestion, and crime. Likewise, scratch […]